Papas Fritos Con Chilies (Fried Potatoes With Chilies)

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 whole fresh jalapeno, diced (optional)

• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (small can)
• 1 whole egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup mixed pepper, red, bell, yelllow (optional) or jalapeno pepper (optional)
• 1/4-1/2 cup oil

Directions

1. 1

   Put left over potatoes in a bowl; season with salt and pepper, onion powder, and green chili to taste.

2. 2

   Add egg and flour; stir and mix (you don't want a wet patty).

3. 3

   Shape into patties (you can even dip in flour again for better crust).

4. 4

   Drop in hot oil; brown one side, turn and take out.

5. 5

   Serve with favorite salsa and eggs.

6. 6

   Great breakfast—this is good eats.